Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemail What is a doula? A doula is a unique part of the birthing team. She is traditionally hired by the birthing couple to serve the laboring woman and her partner. A doula is not a nurse nor a midwife, therefore, it is not her job to perform medical[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailBaby blues occurs in 70% of all new mothers within the third or fourth day after birth. Symptoms include crying for no reason, irritability, restlessness and anxiety. Postpartum Depression is different and more debilitating, occurring in 1 out of 10 mothers. The onset of symptoms usually begin days after[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailYou’ve heard that it’s good for you. You’ve heard that it’s good for baby. You’ve probably also heard that it saves both lives AND money. But what do you need to make the choice to breastfeed, and how can you fulfill your breastfeeding goals? In honor of World Breastfeeding[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailSo, you have discovered that you are pregnant. Congratulations! The next big question on everyone’s mind is if you are having a boy or a girl. Whether you choose to find out at your ultrasound or wait until the day of the baby’s arrival, these are a few fun[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailQueen Ka’ahumanu Center and Maui Family Magazine present the 2nd Annual Baby Expo at Queen Ka’ahumanu Center on Saturday, September 29 from 10am to 1pm. Babies start your engines! Queen Ka’ahumanu Center & Maui Family Magazine present the 2nd Annual Maui Baby Expo on Saturday, September 29, 2018, from[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailQuestions to Ask Your Caregiver During Pregnancy The excitement of expecting a baby also comes with a lot of questions as you prepare to bring a new little one into the world. When you meet with your caregiver for the first time, you will want to be sure and[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailFor Maui moms, this article could be titled, “Enjoy Your Maui Pregnancy,” since we are in the land of the “endless summer.” If you’re pregnant and wondering how to handle the heat and humidity, these tips may help: Drink plenty of water. During the warmer months, our bodies need[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemail Official Launch Party for Intentions! Don’t miss it! Aloha! You’re invited to the official launch party for Intentions – For Magickal Mamas and Their Babes! This event is for all magickal women who make the world go ’round! It’s a FREE event that will give you an opportunity to[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemail I have been practicing Reiki Natural Healing for a few years now and have no doubt in its amazing power to heal. Since I have become pregnant, my little one has received a lot of Reiki while in the womb, as both my husband and I are trained in[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemail“A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, bankroll smaller, home happier, clothes shabbier, the past forgotten, and the future worth living for.” – Author Unknown Life is full of happy expectations when you’re pregnant. Whether this is your first baby or another addition to your growing[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemail“I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always, as long as I’m living my baby you’ll be!” – Robert Munsch As parents, we have a strong desire to protect our babies and to bless them. While some choose to christen in a church or participate in a baby[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailBirth ~ A Full Circle of Seasons in the Childbearing Year A video collage of the journey from conception to baby in arms. A personal and intimate view into the Mysterious, Amazing, and Transformative year of birth… of birthing ourselves as Mothers and Fathers, of babies being born peacefully[Read more]
